Idaho Public Lands Advocates Respond to Latest Sell-Off Proposal: Rural Idaho Needs Teamwork, not a Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Contact: John Robison, Idaho Conservation League | [email protected] Emilie Ritter, Greater Yellowstone Coalition | [email protected] Chris Saeger, The Wilderness Society | [email protected] Idaho Public Lands Advocates Respond to …

The Dark Side of Data Centers Part 2: Water Guzzlers

The recent rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven explosive growth in a once-niche industry: data centers. These facilities host vast networks of computer processors that power the processing, …

The Dark Side of Data Centers, Part 1: Energy Hogs

Survey shows community support for McCall land exchange

For the past 5 years, ICL has worked with United Payette, a coalition of Valley County residents partnering with local and state-wide organizations, to conserve the endowment lands surrounding Payette …

Saving Salmon, Protecting a Way of Life

This blog was originally published in 2024, and has been updated with new information. We often say that, without the work of Tribes, Idaho’s wild salmon and steelhead would be …

IDFG’s high-stakes strategic plan needs more work—Here’s how to give wildlife a voice

Idaho’s native wildlife sustains and inspires us. Wild creatures give us comfort and endless entertainment. They enhance our everyday experiences—whether we’re visiting remote, wild landscapes across our state or sitting …

ICL Legislative Update: Like a high school dance

Things are happening at the legislature, but even as we kick off week #4, there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the air. It’s like an awkward high school dance, …

Climate change: Idaho Legislature is burying their head in the sand

Climate change: long-term significant alterations in global temperature and precipitation regimes. It’s a topic that has dominated discussions around the globe for years, but has yet to arise during the …

ICL Legislative Update: Power Plays

Two weeks into the session, power struggles are the story of the 2023 Idaho Legislature. House Speaker Mike Moyle (R-Star) is consolidating power for the House of Representatives and his …

50 Years for Idaho!

The year was 1973. A group of advocates from across the state realized that Idaho needed an effective statewide voice to advance the cause of conservation, and to work to …

ICL Legislative Update: On the edge of our seats

As the Idaho Legislature enters its second week, everyone is waiting to see how the new dynamics will play out. That includes most legislators. The Senate has titled right, while …

Environmental reviews and easements ring in West Central Idaho’s New Year

Winter began early in West Central Idaho, with our first significant snows arriving in early November, ushering in a holiday season full of brisk mornings and numerous opportunities to enjoy …